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Patent GB-2495051-A (GB)
Title: Durable pumps for abrasives
Inventor: ESLINGER DAVID MILTON
IPC: F04D7/04
Filed: 2011-06-30
Abstract: Durable pumps for abrasives are provided. In one implementation, an example centrifugal pump or pump stage for subsurface operation has a thrust washer located inside the circumference of a close-fitting clearance seal between an impeller shroud and the diffuser. The relocation of the thrust washer allows the clearance seal to protect the thrust washer from abrasives while the thrust washer supports the impeller against the reaction forces of axial fluid flow. In one implementation, the radius or size of a thrust washer or other seal-like feature is reduced in order to increase exposure of the bottom impeller shroud to pressured fluid, thus balancing pressure at the top and bottom of the impeller to decrease friction between the impeller and the thrust washer. Reducing the radius of the thrust washer also reduces surface area of the washer subject to friction and reduces the moment arm of a braking torque on the rotating impeller, thereby reducing power loss in the pump.
Patent GB-2502176-A (GB)
Title: Interface apparatus for a broadband / cable television (CATV) network
Inventor: ARIESEN JAN
IPC: H03G3/34
Filed: 2013-02-07
Abstract: A bi-directional interface apparatus 40 for a broadband or CATV network is disclosed. The interface unit 40 includes signal direction separators 50 and 50 which may be filters, a downstream amplifier 52 and an upstream amplifier 54. The apparatus also includes a signal detector 56 positioned in the upstream path before the input of amplifier 54. The signal detector 56 acts to switch power 60 to amplifier 54 dependent on the level of a detected upstream signal. The detector may have a logarithmic characteristic. The amplifier may become operative in less than 160ns. When there is no upstream signal from the subscribers home to the CATV network, amplifier 54 is turned off. The ingress of noise to the CATV network is thus prevented. Switching the amplifier off also reduces power consumption.
Patent GB-2501158-A (GB)
Title: A pressure/vacuum breaker arranged to release excess gas at a safe location
Inventor: SALATER PER
IPC: B65D90/34
Filed: 2013-02-12
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for releasing excess fluid (e.g. a gas phase of a natural hydrocarbon liquid) comprises: a pressure seal device (e.g. a pressure/vacuum breaker) (3) comprising a body of liquid between an inlet and an outlet, the body of liquid being arranged to resist a pressure of the excess fluid at the inlet and to be displaced upon the pressure exceeding a predetermined value, so as to let the excess fluid through the device to the outlet; and a receptacle (4) arranged to receive the excess fluid from the outlet of the pressure seal device and to let the received excess fluid out of the receptacle to be conveyed to a release location. Preferably the receptacle receives the liquid displaced from the pressure seal device and may release the liquid via a seal arrangement (6) when the collected liquid exceeds a predetermined amount.
Patent GB-2500106-A (GB)
Title: A hand tool for removing exterior pipe coatings
Inventor: LEHANE PETER
IPC: B08B9/023
Filed: 2013-02-27
Abstract: A hand tool 1 is provided for removing a coating from a pipe or similar cylindrical object. The tool 1 comprises a grip (2, fig 2) adapted for clamping fitment around the pipe. The grip has an interior surface 3 in which is located at least one abrasive means 10 whereby relative rotation of the pipe with respect to the grip causes the abrasive means to strip away an annular portion of the coating from the pipe. Preferably, the abrasive means comprises one or more files 4 that are embedded in the interior surface of the grip and the grip comprises a pair of longitudinally extending jaws 6, 7 with the file or files extending linearly parallel to a longitudinal axis 9 of the grip. The hand tool may include a non-slip exterior surface and may also include a plate placed at one end of the grip that forms a stop against which, in use, an end of a length of pipe located in the tool may be abutted.
Patent GB-2513561-A (GB)
Title: A pipe connector for a surface treating appliance
Inventor: BROOK DANIEL JAMES
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2013-04-24
Abstract: A fluid carrying pipe for a surface treating appliance, for example a vacuum cleaner comprises a connecting end that is attachable to a second pipe. The connecting end of the pipe having a pipe wall defining a fluid passage and electrical connection means 56a for establishing an electrical connection with the second pipe. The electrical connection means 56a includes a conductive terminal 56a received by the pipe wall so as to provide an exposed contact portion of the terminal 56a on a surface of the pipe wall. The terminal 56a is preferably provided on the inner surface of the pipe and may be substantially planar, in the form of a blade, and manufactured from a stamped metallic sheet which is recessed from the surrounding region of the pipe wall. The pipe connection may be between an accessory tool and a wand.
Patent GB-2515000-A (GB)
Title: Seeker system
Inventor: BRAY MARK EDGAR
IPC: F41G7/22
Filed: 2013-04-26
Abstract: A semi-active laser (SAL) seeker system is disclosed. Radiation 8 emitted by a laser designator 2 is incident on a target 10, which reflects the light. The emitted radiation is polarised by a series of optical components which may comprise a polarizer 4 and a quarter wave plate 6. Circular polarisation may advantageously be used as it is rare in nature and does not constrain the rotational orientation of the designator or the seeker. Specular reflection of circularly polarised light changes the handedness of the polarisation. The invention relies on ensuring that the light 12 reflected from target 10 has a strong known polarisation. The seeker includes optical components which may comprise a quarter wave plate 14 and a polarizer 16 acting so that the detector 18 receives light of a given polarisation. The use of polarised light improves the signal to noise ratio by 3dB and allows the range to the target 10 to be increased by approximately 41%. A simple PIN diode detector may be used.
Patent GB-2513602-A (GB)
Title: Authentication system for purchase delivery
Inventor: BARTON LOREN
IPC: G06Q50/28
Filed: 2013-05-01
Abstract: The application provides a computer-implemented method and system of providing authenticated delivery of a purchase to an authorised recipient, in particular the method allows a delivery person to verify that the person receiving the delivery is the intended recipient. The method comprises authorising (S2-1) a purchase by means of a digital wallet , including designating an authorised recipient for the purchase. Corresponding delivery tokens (4a, 4b) are provided (S2-3) to a recipient device (3) of the authorised recipient, and to a delivery device (13) associated with delivery of the purchase. At the point of delivery, it is determined (S2-7) whether the delivery token (4a) of the recipient device (3) matches the delivery token (4b) of the delivery device (13) and, if so confirming (S2-9) that delivery of the purchase is authorised.
Patent GB-2504388-A (GB)
Title: Motorised communication device holder
Inventor: BURY HENRYK
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2013-06-04
Abstract: A holding device for a communication device comprises a mounting device 2 for accommodating the portable communication device, the mounting device comprising a contact surface 4 and at least two holding elements 6, at least one of which is movably arranged along a first movement direction, and at least one motor 14 for moving the at least one movably arranged holding element 6, wherein the mounting device 2 can be put in a release position by moving the at least one movably arranged holding element 6 a first position by means of the motor 14, and in a hold position by moving the at least one movably arranged holding element 6 in a second position by means of the motor 14. Movement of the holding elements may be spring 8 assisted or may be via a gearwheel (20, fig.2) and threaded rods (24). At least one threaded rod may be manually rotated (28) to adjust the spacing of opposing holding elements in a single plane to accommodate devices of different width/length ratios.
Patent GB-2508947-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat assembly
Inventor: PAGETT MARK
IPC: B60N2/06
Filed: 2013-06-13
Abstract: A seat adjustment mechanism for providing fore and aft adjustment of a vehicle seat comprises a runner 18, 20 for rigid fixing to the vehicle floor and a slider 22, 24 for rigid fixing to a frame of the seat. The slider is arranged for cooperating with the runner to provide fore and aft adjustment to a position of the vehicle seat, and the runner 18, 20 is inclined upwardly towards the rear of the vehicle. The adjustment mechanism can have screw threaded members 26, 28 and 30, 32 driven by a motor 36.
Patent GB-2502238-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods for diagnosing ovarian cancer
Inventor: ZHANG ZHEN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2012-02-15
Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for distinguishing ovarian cancer from a benign pelvic mass using two or more of the following biomarkers: IL-6, MMP9, tPA, IGFBP2, MMP7, Tenascin, NAP2, glycodelin, MCSF, MMP2, Inhibin A, uPAR, and EGFR. The methods are useful in distinguishing a benign pelvic mass from ovarian cancer in subjects, particularly in subjects identified as having increased CA125 levels.
Patent GB-2505859-A (GB)
Title: Aripiprazole type I microcrystal, aripiprazole solid preparations, and preparation method
Inventor: ZHENG SIJI
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2012-06-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing an aripiprazole type I microcrystal, comprising the following steps: dissolving aripiprazole in an acidic solution having an acidifier, acquiring a medicament-having acidic solution; adding an alkalizer while stirring, then adding water or aqueous ethanol of 10 to 60 wt% while stirring, and separating by precipitation the aripiprazole type I microcrystal. Also disclosed are a method for preparing a solid preparation having the aripiprazole type I microcrystal, an aripiprazole microcrystal having an average particle size of less than 20Î¼m, and a solid preparation having the microcrystal. The method for preparing the aripiprazole type I microcrystal of the present invention allows for reduced pollution and loss, great safety, easy and convenient operation, reduced use of organic solvents, obviated need for demanding process conditions (such as cooling condition) and apparatus, low costs, and facilitated applicability in industrialized manufacturing. The solid preparation of the present invention is provided with great stability, solubility, and bioavailability, reduced individual differences, and reduced content of related substances.
Patent GB-2522273-A (GB)
Title: A razor or razor cartridge
Inventor: WOOLFSON ROBERT BRETT
IPC: B26B21/52
Filed: 2014-01-21
Abstract: A razor cartridge or head where; at least one of the top (16 figure 1) or bottom (18) side portions is configured to facilitate pushing of the razor head or cartridge during a shaving action. Preferably this configuration comprises a gripping surface 28, which may be a suitably resilient rubber material. As figure 8 shows; this gripping surface engaged by the users forefinger and middle finger and directs the force of the fingers into pushing the razor cartridge/head. A method is disclosed of making a razor cartridge, comprising; providing a main body, forming a gripping surface around at least part of the external circumference of the main body, providing at least one blade and fixing it to the main body, providing a top portion and fixing it to the main body to form apertures between the top portion and main body, where each blade extends through the apertures (see figures 3-5.)
Patent GB-2524304-A (GB)
Title: Attachment for a hand held appliance
Inventor: MACLAINE ALASDAIR MICHAEL
IPC: A45D20/52
Filed: 2014-03-20
Abstract: An attachment 30 for a hot air brush (10, figure 1) comprises an inlet 32; an outlet 100; and a fluid flow path between the inlet and the outlet, wherein the outlet comprises at least one slot extending from near an inlet end of the attachment towards a distal end 36 of the attachment and wherein the outlet is at least partially defined by an external surface (112, figure 5b) of the attachment wherein fluid emitted from the outlet is blown along the external surface. The outlet may comprise a plurality of radially spaced slots. Fluid emitted from the outlet is attracted to and flows around the external surface of the attachment. The direction of flow of the fluid (122, figure 5b) from the outlet is tangential (130, figure 5b) to the external surface of the attachment. The attachment has a longitudinal axis extending from the first end to the distal end and the at least one slot may be parallel to the longitudinal axis, alternatively the at least one slot (282, figure 7c) is non-parallel to the longitudinal axis. The attachment may further comprise a flow directing element (420, figure 15c) between the inlet and the outlet. Also disclosed is an appliance including such as attachment.
Patent GB-2524734-A (GB)
Title: Receiving device, vehicle and method of manufacturing a receiving device
Inventor: LANNOIJE MARNIX
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2014-03-31
Abstract: A receiving device 1 for inductive power transfer to a vehicle comprises a housing 4, wherein a medium is contained in the housing 4 that has thermal coefficient of expansion smaller than that of air. The medium or filler may be or comprise oil, and it may have a coefficient of thermal conductivity higher than that of air. Part of the receiving device may be embedded in the medium so that the medium conducts heat from the receiving device element to surrounding environment. The medium may be contained in a chamber 11, 12, 13 within the housing 4, and the walls of the chambers or cavities 11, 12, 13 may be non-magnetic and may be oil proof, preventing the leakage of oil. Damage to the housing 4 due to thermal expansion of air is thereby avoided.
Patent GB-2514058-A (GB)
Title: Fuel purchase transaction method and system
Inventor: FRIEDEN DONALD J
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2013-02-25
Abstract: A mobile device, such as a vehicle telematics system or a smartphone, is used to facilitate a fuel purchase transaction providing a multi-stage authorization process. In a first stage, an account code is provided wirelessly to a fuel station receiver by the mobile device from within the vehicle to prevent using the electrically-powered mobile device at or near the fueling area. The status of the account is checked using a computer. In a second stage, a personal identification number (PIN) corresponding to the account is entered on a display screen / key pad at the fuel dispensing pump proximal to the vehicle to be fueled. The PIN is confirmed to enable the fuel dispensing pump. After fuel is dispensed to the vehicle, the computer debits the account in the amount of the fuel purchase. A software application on the mobile device is used to initiate the fuel purchase transaction.
Patent GB-2514062-A (GB)
Title: Comparing sets of character data having termination characters
Inventor: BRADBURY JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: G06F17/22
Filed: 2013-03-01
Abstract: Multiple sets of character data having termination characters are compared using parallel processing and without causing unwarranted exceptions. Each set of character data to be compared is loaded within one or more vector registers. In particular, in one embodiment, for each set of character data to be compared, an instruction is used that loads data in a vector register to a specified boundary, and provides a way to determine the number of characters loaded. Further, an instruction is used to find the index of the first delimiter character, i.e., the first zero or null character, or the index of unequal characters. Using these instructions, a location of the end of one of the sets of data or a location of an unequal character is efficiently provided.
Patent GB-2530057-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to test sensors and packaging
Inventor: O'REILLY TOM
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2014-09-10
Abstract: Test sensors and test sensor packaging that restricts ingress of moisture and/or light and apparatus comprising a holder for test sensor packaging, methods of manufacture and use. The test sensor package comprises at least one test sensor having first 28 and second 29 major surfaces comprising: a proximal portion 12; an intermediate portion 14 for receiving a sample; a separable distal portion 16, movable with respect to the proximal and intermediate portions of the test sensor, the separable distal portion comprising a handle portion; at least one force transmitting connection member between the handle portion and at least one of the proximal portion and intermediate portion; and an anchor cover leaf 24 extending over at least part of one of the major surfaces of the test sensor configured to anchor the test sensor, whereby, in use, a user can grip and pull the handle portion, firstly, to move the separable distal portion with respect to the remainder of the test sensor so as to detach it from the anchor cover leaf and, secondly, to exert a force on the remainder of the test sensor via the at least one force transmitting connection member so as to detach the remainder of the test sensor from the anchor cover leaf.
Patent GB-2522323-A (GB)
Title: Wireless access point framework
Inventor: CHAUHAN SAILESH
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 2014-11-28
Abstract: A wireless mesh network is configured to provide an electronic device access to content held on a first content server which stores content specific to the location of the wireless mesh network. A first wireless access point within the wireless mesh network is further configured to concurrently provide a second service which provides the electronic device access to further non-location specific content accessed via the internet. A user is able to selectively connect the electronic device to the first, or second service. The wireless access point may provide further local information which is specific to that particular access point. For example, a user within a retail park may receive location information relevant to the whole retail park (i.e. the area covered by the mesh network), location information specific to an individual shop (i.e. an individual access point) as well as obtain a connection to the internet.
Patent GB-2537393-A (GB)
Title: Contactless payment terminal
Inventor: RICHARD SPICE
IPC: G07F7/08
Filed: 2015-04-15
Abstract: A payment terminal 100 comprises a contactless payment transceiver 103; a display 104; and user input apparatus comprising a select input, an increase input and a decrease input. The payment terminal is configured to: display an initial numerical value; respond to detecting user operation of the increase or decrease input by incrementing or decrementing the numerical value displayed on the display; respond to detection of the select input by setting a transaction amount corresponding to the numerical value displayed on the display at the time of detection the select input; and use the contactless payment transceiver to initiate execution of a transaction for the transaction amount with a contactless payment token. The user input apparatus may comprise an aspect 101, such as a dial or knob, that can be moved by a user to positions either side of a zero position and is mechanically biased to the zero position, and the payment terminal is configured to control the rate of incrementing and decrementing the numerical value depending on a detected amount of deflection of the aspect from the zero position.
Patent GB-2526233-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus pertaining to the identification of physical-local discrepancies statistics-based RFID-TAG information
Inventor: JONES NICHOLAUS A
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: These teachings are suitable for use in conjunction with a process having access to both coverage information that maps the coverage area for each of a plurality of RFID-tag readers to physical locations within a given monitored facility and historical-read information for a population of RFID tags, and that uses that historical-read information and that coverage information to automatically determine the physical location of RFID tags. In particular, these teachings generally provide for accessing supplemental information regarding physical locations for at least some of those RFID tags and then comparing the automatically-determined physical location information with the supplemental information to thereby identify physical-location discrepancies. By one approach those physical-location discrepancies are used to adjust the automated process by which the automatically-determined physical location information is automatically determined to thereby improve accuracy of the automated process.
Patent GB-2544328-A (GB)
Title: Software protection
Inventor: Mark Beardall
IPC: G11B20/00
Filed: 2015-11-13
Abstract: Controlling access to software installed on a storage device by determining the physical location 302 of software or a part thereof on a storage device and comparing the determined location 306 of the software with a predefined physical location and when the determined and predefined location do not match denying access to or preventing execution of the software 310. Where software is activated or registered during or after installation the location of the authorised software is determined and stored which is the predetermined location where location is a location coordinate such as a sector and block. Also consists of a method of activating software installed on a storage device by checking to determine if a user is entitled to install software, determining the physical location of the software and storing the software location and storing data confirming the software has been successfully activated.
Patent GB-2536988-A (GB)
Title: A ring shaped counter electrode to improve beam stability and compound sensitivity on a ceramic tile type microfluidic device
Inventor: DAVID S DOUCE
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2015-12-02
Abstract: An interface for a mass spectrometer comprising a microfluidic substrate, tile or cartridge 1 comprising a liquid chromatography separation column and an electrospray emitter 2, and a counter electrode 4 arranged downstream of a tip of the electrospray emitter 2 and arranged and adapted to direct ions towards an atmospheric pressure interface or ion inlet aperture 5 of a mass spectrometer. The electrode may be position less than or equal to 10mm downstream of the tip. The counter electrode maybe a ring or annular electrode, or may comprise one or more apertures. The counter electrode may be maintained at a higher or lower voltage or potential than the electrospray emitter. A mass spectrometer employing the interface and a method of liquid chromatography using the interface are also disclosed. An electrospray ionisation source for a mass spectrometer comprising an electrospray emitter, counter electrode with one or more apertures and a voltage device wherein the electrode is positioned downstream of the emitter.
Patent GB-2536764-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to enable rotation of a compressor
Inventor: TOBY E UNNA
IPC: F01D25/34
Filed: 2016-01-05
Abstract: Apparatus to enable rotation of a gas turbine engine compressor, eg for inspection by an engineer, comprises a guide 58 for insertion through the fan (13, figs.1,2) of the engine to the compressor blades (32, fig.2). The guide 58 includes a surface 64 arranged to guide a drive assembly 36 through an interior portion of the gas turbine engine to the compressor; and a first fastener 76, eg a lever (84, fig.8A), arranged to fasten the guide 58 to the gas turbine engine. The guide 58 may comprise a plurality of metal sheets and the guide surface 64 may be formed by the edges of the sheets. The guide 58 may have a cavity 80 to receive a stator vane (28). The drive assembly 36 has a drive head 40 eg with blade-engaging teeth 46 on a belt 44 driven by a motor 42, and a first member 48 to engage a channel 68 in one end of the guide 58.